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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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