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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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