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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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