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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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