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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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