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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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