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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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