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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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