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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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