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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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