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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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