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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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