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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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