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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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