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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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