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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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