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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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