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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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