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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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