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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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