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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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