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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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