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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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