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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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