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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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