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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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