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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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