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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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