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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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