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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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