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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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