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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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