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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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