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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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