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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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