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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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