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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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