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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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