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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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