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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources