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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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