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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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