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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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