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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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