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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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