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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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