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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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