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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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