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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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