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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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