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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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