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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major 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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