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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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