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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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