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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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