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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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