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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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