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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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