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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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