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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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