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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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