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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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