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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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