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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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