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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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