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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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