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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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