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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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