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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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