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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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