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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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