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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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