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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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