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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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