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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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