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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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