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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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