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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training 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 we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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