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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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