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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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