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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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