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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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