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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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