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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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