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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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