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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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