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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)