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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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