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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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