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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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