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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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