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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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