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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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