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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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