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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)