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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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