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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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