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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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