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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major 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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