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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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