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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free 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 several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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