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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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