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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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