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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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