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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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