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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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