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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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