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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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