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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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