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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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