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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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