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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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