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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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