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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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