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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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