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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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