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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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