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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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