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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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