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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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