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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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