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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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