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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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