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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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