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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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