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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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