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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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