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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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