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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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