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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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