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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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