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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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