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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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