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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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