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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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