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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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