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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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