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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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