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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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