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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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