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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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