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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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