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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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