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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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