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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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