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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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