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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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