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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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