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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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