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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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