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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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