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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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