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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses 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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