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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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