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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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