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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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