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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the 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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