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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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