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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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