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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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