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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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