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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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