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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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