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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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