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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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