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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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