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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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