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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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