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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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