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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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