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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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