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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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