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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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