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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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