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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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