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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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