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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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