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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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