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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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