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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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