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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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