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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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