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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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