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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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