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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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