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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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