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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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