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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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