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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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