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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business 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 organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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