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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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