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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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