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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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