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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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