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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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