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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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