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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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