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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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