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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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