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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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