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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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