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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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