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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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