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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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