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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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