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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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