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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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