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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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