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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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