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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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