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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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