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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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