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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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