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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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