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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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