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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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