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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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