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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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