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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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