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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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