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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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