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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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