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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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