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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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