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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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