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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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