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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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