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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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