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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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