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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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