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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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