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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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