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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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