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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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