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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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