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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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