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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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