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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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