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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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