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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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