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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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