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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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