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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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