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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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