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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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