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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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