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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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