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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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