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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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