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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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