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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines 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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