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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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