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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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