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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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