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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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