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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources