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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)