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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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