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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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