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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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