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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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