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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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