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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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