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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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