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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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