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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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