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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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