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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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