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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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