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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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