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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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