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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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