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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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