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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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