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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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