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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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