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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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