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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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