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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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