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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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