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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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