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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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