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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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