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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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