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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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