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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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