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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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