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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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