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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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