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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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