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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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