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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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