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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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