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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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