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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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