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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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