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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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