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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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