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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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