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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key 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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