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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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