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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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