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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education