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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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