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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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