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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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