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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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