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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources