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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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