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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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