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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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