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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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