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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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