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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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