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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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