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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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