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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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