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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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