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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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