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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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