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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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