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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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