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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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