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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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