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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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