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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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