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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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