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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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