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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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