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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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