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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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