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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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