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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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