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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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