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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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