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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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