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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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