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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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