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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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