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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major 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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