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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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