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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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