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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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