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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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