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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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