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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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