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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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