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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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