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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education