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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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