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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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