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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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