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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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