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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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