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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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