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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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