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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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