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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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