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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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