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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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