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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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