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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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