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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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