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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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