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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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