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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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