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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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