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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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