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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the 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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