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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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