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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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