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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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