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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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