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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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