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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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