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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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