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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing 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 sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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