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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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