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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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