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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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