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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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