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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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