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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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