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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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