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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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