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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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