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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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