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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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