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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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