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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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