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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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