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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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