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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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