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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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