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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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