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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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