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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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