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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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