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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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