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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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