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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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