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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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