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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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