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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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