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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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