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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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