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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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