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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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