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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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