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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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