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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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