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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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