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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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