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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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