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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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