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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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