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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting 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 exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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