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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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