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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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