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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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