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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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