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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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