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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources