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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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