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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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