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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free 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 variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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