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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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