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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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