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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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