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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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