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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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