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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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