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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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