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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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