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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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