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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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