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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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