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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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