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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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