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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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