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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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