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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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