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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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