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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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