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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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