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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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