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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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