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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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