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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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