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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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