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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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