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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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