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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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