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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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