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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major 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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