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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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