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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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