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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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