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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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