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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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