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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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