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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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