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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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