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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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