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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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