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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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