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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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