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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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