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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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