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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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