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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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