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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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