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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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