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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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