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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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