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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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