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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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