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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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