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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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