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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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