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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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