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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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