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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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