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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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