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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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