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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly 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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