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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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