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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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