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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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