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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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