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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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