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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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