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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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