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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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