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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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