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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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