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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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