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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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