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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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