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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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