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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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