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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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