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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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