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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not 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 subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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