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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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