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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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