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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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