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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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