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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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