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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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