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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally 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 variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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