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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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